Daniel Katz
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Nick Vann
Dan is Magical! I've had the pleasure of partnering with him at two companies and I can think of no one better suited to go into battle with. Dan's ability to communicate complex topics clearly and elegantly makes working with him a dream. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of information security and will go the extra mile to make sure that the customer is successful. I wouldn't hesitate to partner with Dan at any opportunity in the future!
Nick Vann
Dan is Magical! I've had the pleasure of partnering with him at two companies and I can think of no one better suited to go into battle with. Dan's ability to communicate complex topics clearly and elegantly makes working with him a dream. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of information security and will go the extra mile to make sure that the customer is successful. I wouldn't hesitate to partner with Dan at any opportunity in the future!
Nick Vann
Dan is Magical! I've had the pleasure of partnering with him at two companies and I can think of no one better suited to go into battle with. Dan's ability to communicate complex topics clearly and elegantly makes working with him a dream. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of information security and will go the extra mile to make sure that the customer is successful. I wouldn't hesitate to partner with Dan at any opportunity in the future!
Nick Vann
Dan is Magical! I've had the pleasure of partnering with him at two companies and I can think of no one better suited to go into battle with. Dan's ability to communicate complex topics clearly and elegantly makes working with him a dream. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of information security and will go the extra mile to make sure that the customer is successful. I wouldn't hesitate to partner with Dan at any opportunity in the future!
Experience
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Bolster, Inc
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Solutions Engineer
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Vulcan Cyber
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Israel
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Sales Engineer / Director of Sales Engineering
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Nov 2019 - Nov 2021
∙ Present to prospects via Virtual meeting or On-Site the benefits of the Vulcan Cyber Platform ∙ Attend vendor-specific conferences/seminars to engage with prospects on the floor and generate new opportunities ∙ Understand prospect's current situation and vision, demonstrate how the solution can fit into the environment and solve existing challenges ∙ Assist sales reps and partners with RFP’s, BoM’s, PoC’s, etc to advance and close deals ∙ Execute Proof-of-Concept engagements by installing the Vulcan Platform and integrating into customer's specific environment, navigating any necessary troubleshooting, focusing on specific use cases and success criteria ∙ Integration of Vulnerability and Asset data to/from tools (including but not limited to)- AWS Azure and Google Cloud Inventories, AWS Inspector, ServiceNow, JIRA, Chef, Ivanti, SCCM, Ansible, Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7 ∙ Stay abreast and knowledgeable of strengths/weaknesses across the Vulnerability Management Platform competitive landscape to overcome objections Show less
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Anomali
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Sales Engineer
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2019
∙ Present to prospects via Virtual Meeting or On-Site the benefits of the Anomali solutions portfolio ∙ Attend vendor-specific conferences/seminars to engage with prospects on the floor and generate new opportunities ∙ Understand prospect's current situation and vision, demonstrate how the solution can fit into the environment and solve existing challenges ∙ Assist sales reps and partners with RFP’s, BoM’s, PoC’s, etc to advance and close deals ∙ Execute Proof-of-Concept engagements by installing solutions, navigating any necessary troubleshooting, hitting on specific use cases, and closing the deal ∙ Participate as a representative of the Anomali brand on live panel discussions at events, as well as presenting at industry events to increase company validity and visibility in the community ∙ Integration of Threat Intelligence data to/from tools (including but not limited to)- SIEM FW and EDR tools such as Splunk, LogRhythm, ArcSite, IBM Qradar, Palo Alto NGFW, Crowdstrike, Tanium, etc ∙ Training customers on the implementation of threat intelligence across their environment to enrich their existing processes (and develop new ones) with contextual prioritization ∙ Stay abreast and knowledgeable of strengths/weaknesses across the threat-intel-platform competitive landscape to overcome objections Show less
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Engineer
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
∙ Present to prospects via WebEx or On-Site the benefits of the Tipping Point Network Security Portfolio∙ Present to prospects clients via WebEx or On-Site the benefits of the Fortify Application Security Portfolio∙ Attend vendor-specific booths at various conferences/seminars to engage with prospects on the floor and generate new opportunities∙ Understand client’s current situation and vision, demonstrate how the solution can fit into the environment and solve existing challenges∙ Assist sales reps and partners with RFP’s, BoM’s, PoC’s, etc to advance and close deals∙ Execute Proof-of-Value engagements by installing solutions, navigating any necessary troubleshooting, hitting on specific use cases, and closing the deal Show less
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Operations Analyst
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Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
∙ Maintained contract entitlements status of HP Tipping Point IPS/SMS systems∙ Maintained internal support mailbox to analyze and resolve a variety of client issues from around the globe∙ Audit, analyze, and validated orders, contracts, accounts, using Salesforce.com and SAP platforms∙ Communicated cross functionally with global/domestic teams in sales, renewals, and tech to resolve issues and identify additional revenue opportunities from accounts with expired contracts∙ Developed and manipulated reports using Excel and Salesforce.com platforms∙ Developed training material and executed training procedures for new team members∙ Innovated new processes and practices to accommodate a constantly changing landscape∙ Successfully assisted in the execution of a major change in company business model Show less
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Deluxe
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Interactive Media Consultant / Client Advisor
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May 2012 - Aug 2013
∙ Handled client accounts ∙ Met sales goals, deadlines, and processing payments ∙ Prospected growth industries ∙ Secured contracts through both client-direct and third-party-verification channels ∙ Advised proper marketing strategies with clients to achieve client targets ∙ Assisted in the tracking/maintenance of backend fulfillment of product delivery ∙ Communicated cross-functionally with external team members to accommodate special client needs ∙ Provided presentations/walk-through demos to aid in client understanding of products Show less
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Marriott International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Events/Bartending/Serving
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Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
∙ Providing punctual, efficient service execution in high-pressure, high-volume events ∙ Coordinating with teammates and buyout help to distribute tasks ∙ Assigned and completed multiple tasks in timely and efficient manner ∙ Ensuring customer satisfaction and resolving complaints with adequate resolutions ∙ “Phase 1” Supervisor Certified ∙ “Bar Arts” Certified ∙ Providing punctual, efficient service execution in high-pressure, high-volume events ∙ Coordinating with teammates and buyout help to distribute tasks ∙ Assigned and completed multiple tasks in timely and efficient manner ∙ Ensuring customer satisfaction and resolving complaints with adequate resolutions ∙ “Phase 1” Supervisor Certified ∙ “Bar Arts” Certified
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Education
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Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Bachelor of Science, Music Business w/minor in Entertainment Technology -
Full Sail University
Associate of Science, Recording Arts